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Tile-Making Workshop: Motawi Tileworks
by Bertha
Make your own impressed art tile, using Motawi's clay and tools. The nationally-renowned sibling duo of Karim and Nawal Motawi, co-owners of Ann Abor-based Motawi Tileworks will share their expertise about art tile and tell the story of the Boy Reading tile mural at the Pittsfield Branch. Your original art tile will be fired, glazed and available for pick up at Motawi Tileworks on December 22. Tiles make great gifts! There is no charge for this event.
Books that may inspire you ahead of time are, Handmade Tiles or Motawi Tileworks
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Winter Shadow Art Fair This Saturday
by Caser
The Winter Shadow Art Fair, featuring more than 40 local vendors and artists, is this Saturday from noon to midnight at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti. Stop by the PLAY Animation Station at the Ann Arbor Film Festival's table to make your own animation right on site. If you like what the Animation Station has to offer, then check out Terence Sacks' Opportunities in Cartooning and Animation Careers available at the Library. The AAFF will also be selling and playing their new DVD, Time Pieces, which highlights last year's winning film submissions. The Art Fair costs 2 cents for admission (so remember your shiny Abe Lincolns), and if you're under 21 you will need to be accompanied by an adult.
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The Play Ground
by Albert
Are we all done shopping? Did we finish our gift lists on Black Friday or Cyber Monday? We hope not because Book Wednesday is coming right up. Ok, we made that up but Professor Thomas C. Foster will be at the library on the 10th to discuss his most recent book, "How to Read Novels Like a Professor." He promises to help us read with purpose and maybe even shop for the perfect title. Wednesday December 10, 2008: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room. Copies of his book will be for sale.
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The Many Festivals of Mexico
by pkooger
Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm for a fascinating look at some of Mexico's most colorful celebrations! Stephanie Schneiderman of Tia Stephanie Tours returns to AADL with pictures and stories from her journeys to Mexico. Whether it's Night of the Radishes, Day of the Dead, Christmas in different parts of Mexico, or the "velas" of Tehuantepec, Schneiderman's tours always capture the unique local flavor of the festivities. This event will be held Downtown in the Multi-Purpose Room.
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Chess extravaganza
by K.C.
If chess is your game, check out two upcoming events for all ages at the new Traverwood branch:
Chess Strategies & Tips Sunday, December 7 (1 - 4 p.m.)
Local chess experts Jennifer Skidmore and Ron Finegold will provide tips to master the chess board battlefield. Then, play some chess with other participants to see how these strategies work.
Chesstastic Sunday, December 14 (1 – 4 p.m.)
Play one of the world’s most popular sports with players of all ages and abilities. Chess sets will be provided but you’re welcome to bring your own. Challenge old friends and meet new ones!
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Beyond Foreclosure at AADL
by iralax
If you are caught up in the current foreclosure mess, bring your questions and concerns to a panel of local experts on Thursday, Dec. 4, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Downtown Library. Beyond Foreclosure will zero in on what you can do to survive and recover from the unfortunate experience of home foreclosure. Knowledge is power, so visit aadl.org for free access to a variety of online magazine and newspaper articles (including The New York Times), where you can learn more about how the government and communities around the country are dealing with this challenge.
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Snow Flakes are Falling!
by kidlit
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They are falling everywhere! Come to the Malletts Creek Branch on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 11:00 - 12:00 to see how many different kinds of snowflakes you can make. Use them for winter and holiday decorations. For preschoolers - 3rd grade. All supplies will be provided.
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Age 50+ Nia Exercise
by iralax
Join Megan Rose, dance and fitness instructor at the Ann Arbor YMCA, in the gentle music and movement exercise called Nia. This will take place at the Malletts Creek Branch on Thurs., Dec. 4 at 1-2 pm. Nia was developed in 1983 as an effective body-mind workout minus the jarring joint gyrations of aerobics. This program is designed for ages 50 +, but everyone is welcome. Doing Nia will inspire you to combine music and movement in unique ways for yourself at home. Please join us for this fun exercise program at the library!
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Funky Frosty Fridays are here!
by manz
If you’re looking to wind down after a day of maddening bargain hunting, or if you need to wake up after a day of sleeping off that turkey/tofurky, why not grab your Hawaiian shirt & grass skirt and head over to Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Rink this Friday. Huh? The Ann Arbor Parks Department presents “Luau Skate” for all ages from 7:15-8:45pm, where you can open skate to Hawaiian music. Prizes awarded for best Hawaiian costume. Before you head out, brush up on your skills with Ice Skating Basics or have a laugh with some old friends in She's a good skate, Charlie Brown.
Other upcoming Funky Frosty Fridays (on the 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month) are: Celebrity Skate, Ugly Sweater Holiday Skate, Disco Skate, Disney Night, Valentine’s Skate, Rock the 80s Skate, St. Patrick’s Day Skate.
Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Rink | 2751 Packard | Adults $6/$5, Youth under 17 & Seniors 60+ $5/$3.75 | Skate Rental $3
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Circle K Homework Help Cancelled
by Tahira
The Circle K Homework Help session for Wednesday, November 26th is cancelled due to the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday.